449210 — Electronics and Appliance Retailers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as televisions, computers, electronic tablets, and cameras; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of new consumer-type electronic products; (3) retailing these new products in combination with repair and support services; (4) retailing new prepackaged or downloadable computer software (without publishing); and/or (5) retailing prerecorded audio and video media, such as downloadable digital music and video files (without production or publishing), CDs, and DVDs (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Appliance retailers, household-type
- Consumer-type electronics retailers (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras)
- Cellular telephone accessories retailers
- Stereo and sound system retailers (except automotive)
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5045 - Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software (via SIC1987:5045→NAICS1997:44312→2002:443120→2007:443120→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449210)
- SIC 5722 - Household Appliance Stores (via SIC1987:5722→NAICS1997:443111→2002:443111→2007:443111→2012:443141→2017:443141→2022:449210)
- SIC 5731 - Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores (via SIC1987:5731→NAICS1997:443112→2002:443112→2007:443112→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores (via SIC1987:5734→NAICS1997:44312→2002:443120→2007:443120→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5735 - Record and Prerecorded Tape Stores (via SIC1987:5735→NAICS1997:45122→2002:451220→2007:451220→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5946 - Camera and Photographic Supply Stores (via SIC1987:5946→NAICS1997:44313→2002:443130→2007:443130→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:449210)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449210)
- SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (via SIC1987:5999→NAICS1997:443112→2002:443112→2007:443112→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 7378 - Computer Maintenance and Repair (via SIC1987:7378→NAICS1997:44312→2002:443120→2007:443120→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 7622 - Radio and Television Repair Shops (via SIC1987:7622→NAICS1997:443112→2002:443112→2007:443112→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 7623 - Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Service and Repair Shops (via SIC1987:7623→NAICS1997:443111→2002:443111→2007:443111→2012:443141→2017:443141→2022:449210)
- SIC 7629 - Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC (via SIC1987:7629→NAICS1997:443111→2002:443111→2007:443111→2012:443141→2017:443141→2022:449210)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L072 — Technical Representation Services: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 449210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 449210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Electronics and Appliance Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 449210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $40,000,000 for NAICS code 449210 (Electronics and Appliance Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 449210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 449210 (Electronics and Appliance Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5045 - Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5722 - Household Appliance Stores, 5731 - Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores, 5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores, 5735 - Record and Prerecorded Tape Stores, 5946 - Camera and Photographic Supply Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC, 7378 - Computer Maintenance and Repair, 7622 - Radio and Television Repair Shops, 7623 - Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Service and Repair Shops, 7629 - Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 449210:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 449210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Electronics and Appliance Retailers).
- IRS PBA Code for Electronics Retail — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Electronics Store — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.